Bovine sperm sex-selection technology in Japan.

Journal: Reproductive medicine and biology
Published Date: Sep 27, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In Japan, Livestock Improvement Association of Japan started commercially producing sexed bovine semen 10 years ago, and sexed bovine semen is currently used for the artificial insemination (AI) in the farms. In this review, the authors introduce the technology for sperm sexing by flow cytometry, the efforts at commercializing sexed semen in Japan, and recent field data on artificial insemination of the cattle with sexed semen.

Authors

  • Yousuke Naniwa
    Maebashi Institute of Animal Science Livestock Improvement Association of Japan, Inc. Maebashi Japan.
  • Yoshiya Sakamoto
    Maebashi Institute of Animal Science Livestock Improvement Association of Japan, Inc. Maebashi Japan.
  • Syohei Toda
    Maebashi Institute of Animal Science Livestock Improvement Association of Japan, Inc. Maebashi Japan.
  • Kyoko Uchiyama
    Maebashi Institute of Animal Science Livestock Improvement Association of Japan, Inc. Maebashi Japan.

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